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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1936

516 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 13 of 26

Cheap Fares For Period of Forbes Show Special Parkes Train

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

The arrangements by way of concession fares operating for the Forbes Show, and the details of the special train to be run from…

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The Great Show. Outstanding Prospects

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 4

Every day makes it more convincing that this year's Condobolin Show is going to eclipse all previous ones. Particularly does this apply to ring…

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P. & A. Association Grenfell Show

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 2

The show ground during the last fortnight has been a scene of general activity, the occasion being the building of 12 horse boxes and two…

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Show Society Meet Short Meeting This Afternoon

Cowra Free Press · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 8

Of a very short nature was the meeting of the Cowra Show Society held this afternoon in the Literary Institute. In attendance at the…

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Grenfell Jockey Club Prize Money for Show Meeting to Be £150

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 2

A meeting of the Grenfell Jockey Club was held on Monday night, at which the following attended:—Messrs. H. S. Macneil (President)…

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Show Schedule Quandialla's Exhibition QUANDIALLA, Wed

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 6

The schedules for the local society's show, to be held on September 30, are now available and comprise an extensive range of prizes…

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Frocking at Carnival

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

Tweeds were popular among spectators at Wednesday's polo matches: Mrs. Venour Nathan, of Bowral, chose a severely cut tweed ensemble,…

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Condobolin Show

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

Condobolin Show Society is offering prize money totalling £400, including cups, for its exhibition on August 4 and 5 next. The equine events are well…

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Hospital Funds All Show Credit Balances Donations Acknowledged

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

The statement of the treasurer, Mr. E. C. Pooley, at last Tuesday night's meeting of the directors of Forbes District Hospital…

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HON. E. A. BUTTENSHAW, M.L.A. Will Visit Condobolin For the Annual Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 9

The Minister for Lands, Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A.., will as usual, attend the annual show at Condobolin this year and the annnal smoke social…

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Ladies Praised by Show Committee Successful Show Dance

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

The balance sheet in connection with the recent show dance which was submitted to the last meeting of the West Waylong Show…

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Methodist Cottage Fair Opened by Cr. G. J. Bland

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 1

Despite uncertain weather, the fair was an outstanding success, socially and financially. The stall, representing rooms of a cottage were…

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Convent School Fair on Wednesday Next In the Schoolgrounds

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 1

The annual fair conducted by the West Wyalong convent school children will he held in the school grounds to-morrow (Wednesay)…

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Sale of Rights West Wyalong Show

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

The rights in connection wit the West Wyalong show will be sold by Messrs D. A. Gagie and Co. auctioneers, at 12 noon on Friday, 14th…

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£225 Programme for Forbes J.c. Show Races

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 1

FORBES JOCKEY CLUB has decided on an enterprising programme for its Show race meeting on September 10 and 11, when it will offer prize money to the extent of £225 for the two days. Of this amount a sum of 22 guineas has been…

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No "Tin-hares" Temoba Application Refused Show Committee Unsuccessful

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

The Under Secretary's Department has advised that the request from the Temora P.A.H. and I. Association for a license…

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West Wyalong Show Meeting of Committee Interesting Matters Discussed

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

According to reports submitted at the last meeting of the West Wyalong Show Committee, which was held on Saturday…

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Special Trains West Wyalong Show Lake Cargelligo and Naradhan

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

West Wyalong Show Committee has decided to run a special train frorp Cargelligo to West Wyalong on Wednesday, 9th…

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Woollen Ribbons Show Committee Decides Much Cheaper than Silk

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

West Wyalong Show Committee, at the request of members, decided to call tenders for the supply of woollen and silk ribbons for show purposes…

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Official Opening West Wyalong Show Invitation to Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 4

West Wyalong Show Committee at Saturday's meeting, unanimously agreed to invite Hon. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., Minister…

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